2024 YR4
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Asteroid YR4 won’t hit Earth, but scientists can’t rule out a moon hitThere is a second round of observations set for May 2025, before the asteroid could disappear into the outer solar system for the next several years.TrendingApr 2
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The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth have changed, yet againThe asteroid, described as a "city killer," is keeping space watchers on their toes.TrendingFeb 20
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Odds of asteroid YR4 hitting Earth just went up again, reaching new highThe asteroid, big enough to wipe out an entire city, now has a higher chance of smashing into our home planet in 2032, according to NASA.ScienceFeb 18
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The odds of asteroid YR4 hitting Earth have climbed. Should we be worried?Odds of an asteroid's impact in 2032 just went up.ScienceFeb 7
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Introducing YR4: An asteroid with a 1% chance of smashing into EarthAn asteroid set to swing by Earth in 2032 has small chance of smashing into our planet, but experts aren't panicking — yet.ScienceFeb 4
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